Jessica Alba goes to a hair salon in Beverly Hills after shopping at Neiman Marcus and getting her nails done at Beverly Hills Nail Design. Beverly Hills, California - 29.04.08
AMY WINEHOUSE is reportedly planning on leaving her music label Island Records after the release of her next LP.
Amy Winehouse at her house. London, England - 28.04.08
The Back To Black hitmaker is on a three-album deal with the British-based firm, a subsidiary of Universal Music, and is said to be keen on quitting as soon as she completes her third disc.
And the star is reportedly planning on shunning other music labels in favour of setting up her own company - giving her complete control over her music.
A source tells British newspaper The Sun, "For the first time in her career, Amy is beginning to have her head turned by the cash she can make.
"It's never been a huge deal in the past, but she is beginning to realise everyone else is making all the money out of her success. Her deal with Island ends after the next record. That's why they are trying to get her to clean up first and make sure it's a classic.
"Once she gets that out she wants to set up her own label. She plans to release her own material on it."
British rockers RADIOHEAD have vowed not to give away any more of their music for free - after they allowed fans to name their price for online album IN RAINBOWS.
THOM YORKE of Radiohead
The Creep hitmakers sparked controversy when they released their latest album as a download only LP last year (07), giving music lovers the chance to name their own price for the recording.
The move was seen as revolutionary within the music industry but the band insist that despite the success of the scheme, they won't be doing it again.
Frontman Thom Yorke says, "I think it was a one-off response to a particular situation.
"Yes. It was a one-off in terms of a story. It was one of those things where we were in the position of everyone asking us what we were going to do. I don't think it would have the same significance now anyway, if we chose to give something away again. It was a moment in time."
Troubled star BRITNEY SPEARS shocked fellow gym-goers in Los Angeles after wandering into the exercise room wearing nothing but a towel.
Britney Spears wearing sweats, goes to a Bally Total Fitness gym in Ventura. Los Angeles, California - 25.04.08
The Toxic hitmaker was working out at Bally's in Culver City on Monday (28Apr08) and after she finished her routine, headed to the changing room to shower.
But after getting undressed, the singer headed back to the gym to collect a water bottle - and was photographed walking through the crowded room bare foot with only a skimpy white towel to protect her modesty.
R+B star USHER has hailed fellow singer CHRIS BROWN as a younger version of himself - insisting the star will 'follow the same path'.
Chris Brown and Usher at "Movies Rock" 2007 at the Kodak Theater. Los Angeles, California - 02.12.07
Usher, 29, was just 15 when he released his self-titled debut album in 1994 and has gone on to forge a highly successful music career.
And the You Make Me Wanna hitmaker is convinced Brown, 19, is all set to follow in his footsteps and dominate the R+B scene.
He says, "All of this young energy is great for the industry. Chris is the guy who dances and sings, which is a lot like I do and did as a young artist as well.
"If time serves us correctly, and artists are continuing to better themselves, then hopefully he'll follow the same path that I did."
COLDPLAY's official website crashed on Tuesday (29Apr08) after it was inundated by fans looking to download their new single for free.
CHRIS MARTIN of Coldplay
The British rockers gave music lovers the chance to sample their forthcoming track Violet Hill without paying a thing - posting the song online at midday.
But within minutes thousands of fans had logged on to get their hands on the group's first musical offering since 2006, forcing organisers to shut down the site due to technical problems.
A spokesman for the band says, "We are working on sorting out the problem."
Violet Hill is the first single to be taken from their forthcoming fourth album Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends which is released on 12 June (08).
Pop star CHRISTINA AGUILERA is convinced all publicity is good publicity - insisting even criticism is good because as at least 'people are talking' about her.
Christina Aguilera leaving the Chateau Marmont. Los Angeles, California - 27.04.08
The Beautiful hitmaker is unfazed when she reads negative stories about herself in the press and refuses to let the articles upset her - because she knows there is always a positive aspect to the coverage.
She says, "Being objectified in magazines comes with the territory, you have to take it with a pinch of salt.
"In terms of reading bad opinions, I tend to see all negativity and criticism as a good thing. Because people are at least talking about me, so they must care in some way."
TARKA CORDELL, the musician son of late legendary music producer DENNY CORDELL, has committed suicide. The British rocker took his own life in London on Monday (28Apr08). No other details about his death were available.
Cordell, 40, was the son of millionaire producer Denny who was credited with making Joe Cocker an international star and discovering The Cranberries. Cordell senior died of cancer in 1995.
Tarka began as a Hollywood screenwriter but later launched his own music career, during which he was romantically linked to stars including Kate Moss and Liv Tyler.
Cordell's older brother Barney confirmed the tragic news, saying, "I'm afraid Tarka has taken his own life.
"We are all tremendously sad. He had just come back from India. Nothing has been settled for the funeral."
Director: Jody Hill Cast: Ben Best, Danny R. McBride, Ken Aguilar, Mary Jane Bostic, Tyler Baum Synopsis: Hilarious low-budget comedy about an inept karate instrurctor struggling with marital troubles and an unhealthy obsession with fellow karate enthusiest Chuck "The Truck" Williams.
Director: Rob Cohen Cast:Brendan Fraser, Jet Li, Maria Bello, Michelle Yeoh, Luke Ford Synopsis: The blockbuster global Mummy franchise takes a spellbinding turn as the action shifts to Asia for the next chapter in the adventure series, The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor. Brendan Fraser returns as explorer Rick O’Connell to combat the resurrected Han Emperor (Jet Li) in an epic that races from the catacombs of ancient China high into the frigid Himalayas. Rick is joined in this all-new adventure by son Alex (newcomer Luke Ford), wife Evelyn (Maria Bello) and her brother, Jonathan (John Hannah). And this time, the O’Connells must stop a mummy awoken from a 2,000-year-old curse who threatens to plunge the world into his merciless, unending service.
Doomed by a double-crossing sorceress (Michelle Yeoh) to spend eternity in suspended animation, China’s ruthless Dragon Emperor and his 10,000 warriors have laid forgotten for eons, entombed in clay as a vast, silent terra cotta army. But when dashing adventurer Alex O’Connell is tricked into awakening the ruler from eternal slumber, the reckless young archaeologist must seek the help of the only people who know more than he does about taking down the undead: his parents.
As the monarch roars back to life, our heroes find his quest for world domination has only intensified over the millennia. Striding the Far East with unimaginable supernatural powers, the Emperor Mummy will rouse his legion as an unstoppable, otherworldly force...unless the O’Connells can stop him first. Now, in The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, the trademark thrills and visually spectacular action of the Mummy series will be redefined for a new generation.
The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor is helmed by director Rob Cohen (The Fast and the Furious, xXx) and written by Alfred Gough & Miles Millar (Spider-Man 2, television’s Smallville). Reprising their roles as producers in the series are Bob Ducsay, Sean Daniel, Stephen Sommers and James Jacks.
This Thursday, the dancers challenge is to perform in a musical. Will the fact that two of the dancers have Broadway performances on their resume give them that leg-up in the performance or will the other dancers be the rising star in this episode?
R+B star MYA's Broadway dreams have taken a big hit - she has been forced to postpone her debut in CHICAGO with a broken foot.
Mya and the cast of Chicago perform 'All That Jazz' at 'North Shore Animal League's 2008 Tour For Life Grand Finale' Adoption Event at the FAO Schwarz toy store. New York City, USA - 26.04.08
The Grammy Award-winning star was slated to begin a nine-week run as Velma Kelly in the hit musical on 12 May (08).
Producer Barry Weissler says, "Speaking for the entire Chicago creative team, we all wish her a speedy recovery, and look forward to experiencing her portrayal of Velma Kelly as soon as possible."
How would you like to get your big break and see the world. Ten time Grammy winner Alicia Keys is looking for a background singer to join her on the 'AS I AM' tour.
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Qualifications:
1. Must be female between the ages of 21-30.
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The winner will be chosen on or around May 15, 2008. One (1) Performer, selected at the sole discretion of the Sponsors/Judges, will be given the opportunity to perform in at least one (1) show as a back-up singer for Alicia Keys!
ROLLING STONES star KEITH RICHARDS breaks the law by carrying a deadly knife everywhere he goes - as a means of self defence.
KEITH RICHARDS
The 64-year-old guitarist has long been known to own a ratchet knife with a six-inch blade, and he still carries it tucked in his trousers.
Richards admits his knife has been a constant companion after he learnt how to use it on a trip to Jamaica.
He tells Blender magazine, "The actual cut doesn't hurt. All the blood comes down, and then you kick the f**ker in the balls. It's a very efficient way of dealing with problems.
"I learned it in Jamaica. I've always carried one."
Richards doesn't reveal any incidents in which he has used the knife - but by just carrying it in his native Britain he is breaking strict knife laws that prohibit blades longer than three inches from being carried in public.
The star was previously arrested for carrying the blade in the U.S. in 1975 when Arkansas traffic cops pulled over Richards and bandmate Ronnie Wood, and discovered the concealed weapon. The knife charges were later dropped.
PARIS HILTON can add musical muse to her resume - her boyfriend, BENJI MADDEN, has written her a love song.
PARIS HILTON and BENJI MADDEN
The socialite-turned-actress and singer reveals the Good Charlotte rocker has already recorded the track, called Shine Your Light.
She tells People.com, "He actually wrote me a beautiful song, and actually recorded it in the studio. He surprised me with it... It's this really beautiful love song about me. It was the sweetest thing that anyone has ever done for me."
Rapper NAS has been forced to pull some of his fans' favourite anthems from live shows - because he no longer has issues with those he criticises on records.
Nas makes an appearance at Jet Nightclub inside the Mirage Hotel Casino to promote his Greatest Hits album. Las Vegas, Nevada - 02.11.07
The I Can hitmaker admits there are some tunes he may never perform again - because he has made peace with those he disses.
One fan favourite that Nas no longer plays live is Ether - rumoured to be about fellow rapper Jay-Z - but his devotees still yell for it at shows.
He says, "After the first year, there was no need to be out there yelling people's names and cursing them out... You're out there saying people's names that you've since reconciled (with)."
UMA THURMAN's mother begged the man accused of stalking her daughter to talk to his parents after he threatened to take his life in a phone chat.
UMA THURMAN
In court on Tuesday (29Apr08), Thurman's mum Birgitte recalled talking to Jack Jordan when he rang the family home and threatened to kill himself if she refused to pass on a message to her daughter.
Jordan has pleaded not guilty to stalking charges.
Thurman's father Robert, a professor of Tibetan studies, told the court that Jordan started writing to him in the winter of 2004-2005.
And he reveals the emails and letters contained frightening language.
In the second day of the stalker trial, the actress' father said one letter contained the words, "Today the centre of my forehead is ticking. I feel in love with your daughter, Uma. Often lately, these thoughts include Uma and when I see her or hear her voice, I feel very much in love... I imagined us in a cave a long time ago."
Jordan reportedly also spoke of suicide, writing things like, "There is a razor blade on my night stand and there are some moments when I am almost not too cowardly to use it."
GWYNETH PALTROW suspects actor-turned-director JON FAVREAU has a secret crush on her after casting himself as her future love interest in the first IRON MAN movie.
Gwyneth Paltrow and Jon Favreau at 'Iron Man' German premiere at Cinemaxx movie theatre on Potsdamer Platz square. Berlin, Germany - 22.04.08
Favreau has a cameo as Happy Hogan in the new comic book adaptation, and Paltrow is enough of a fan of the series to know her character, Pepper Potts, eventually marries the Swingers star's.
She says, "I don't know if that's something they want to develop at a later point for another movie or not because he marries this character in the comic book, so you never know. We'll see!
"If he wants to make out with me, maybe he will."
Paltrow reveals she has already signed up for two sequels: "They (producers) like to kind of scoop you up for the whole thing all at once."
Actor OLIVIER MARTINEZ gave up his childhood dream of becoming a boxer after deciding he could make more money as an actor.
OLIVIER MARTINEZ
The 42-year-old star first rose to fame in 1995 film Le Hussard sur le Toit opposite Juliette Binoche, before gaining international stardom in 2002 with box-office hit Unfaithful.
But Martinez was looking to fulfill more athletic dreams in his youth - following in his father's footsteps as a boxer.
The actor fought as a welterweight throughout Europe before he attended Paris' prestigious French National Conservatory of Dramatic Art and began to shift his career focus.
He says, "I wanted to be a boxer because I thought that's how I could make money. But I found a better way.
"With acting you can do it for much longer. And, if I like the part and the people I'm working with, I love my work. You play a bullfighter, a race-car driver, you get into a world that you don't know and you learn it."
Martinez, who was raised in a working class Paris suburb, insists he is grateful for his international onscreen success.
He adds, "The people I grew up with, some are dead and some are in jail, and some are just working to make a living. A lot of the time, when you are born in the streets you stay in the streets."
Legendary actor MALCOLM McDOWELL urges Hollywood stars to drink lots of alcohol - because he is convinced it helped his generation's greatest talents climb to the top.
MALCOLM McDOWELL
The 64-year-old Heroes star has fond memories of epic drinking sessions with legendary contemporaries, and claims it's an important aspect of being a great actor.
He says, "I'm from a generation of actors that were really great boozers: Richard Harris, Peter O'Toole, Richard Burton, and, in his day, Tony Hopkins.
"If you're an actor, I think (drinking at lunch) is appropriate any day of the week. It's best if you can do it when you're not working."
Movie star TERRENCE HOWARD risked dismissal from the set of comic book adaptation IRON MAN when he ignored warnings about picture taking.
Terrence Howard as Tony Stark’s close friend Rhodey in 'Iron Man'
Producers feared cast and crew would leak information and photos from the set of the top secret action film - and insisted everyone adhere to strict rules.
These included not divulging plot information or taking photos.
DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES star EVA LONGORIA PARKER wants to return to her Latino roots and portray one of two Mexican cinema stars.
Eva Longoria Parker leaving an Italian restaurant. Los Angeles, California - 28.04.08
Promoting a new ice-cream line in Mexico City recently, the actress told local reporters she's desperate to play either Maria Felix or Dolores del Rio.
Both are movie legends in South America.
She said, "I would love to play a strong woman, especially in Latin culture.
"I did my own research to learn more about the writers, directors and great stars of Mexican cinema."
Last weekend's (25-27Apr08) Coachella Festival in California ended in tragedy following the news a 21-year-old music fan lost his life after attending the event. Benjamin Muller was taken to hospital on Monday (28Apr08) morning after he was found unconscious in a tent on a private estate near the festival.
Officials at the Riverside County Coroner's Bureau are awaiting the results of toxicology tests to determine the cause of death. No foul play is suspected.
The house TOM HANKS' character lived in throughout classic romantic comedy SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE is up for sale. The sprawling floating home on Lake Union in Washington state is on the market for $2.5 million (GBP12.5 million).
Built in 1978, the four bedroom property features views of downtown Seattle.
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